It Is Not Time for Sleeping

A charming bedtime story about a child with very specific ideas on the appropriate time for sleeping, now available in a soft padded board book edition. As the day comes to an end, bedtime draws near. But the little boy in this book is quite sure it is not time for sleeping. As each piece of his evening routine is completed—helping with the dishes, playing with the dog, getting into pajamas, brushing teeth with Dad, being tucked in by Mom, and listening to a story—he becomes a little more certain: it is definitely not time for sleeping. The question is, when will it be time for sleeping? A rhythmic, cumulative text and lush twilit scenes come together to create a perfect bedtime book that will be treasured for generations to come. What will it finally take to get this little boy to close his eyes? Rhythmic Text: Follow the reassuring, repetitive refrain of "It is not time for sleeping" that children will love to chant along with. Cumulative Story: From washing the dishes to brushing teeth and saying good night to the dog, each step of the evening is lovingly added to the tale. Toddler and Preschool Humor: Giggles are guaranteed as the little boy playfully finds one more reason why he isn’t quite ready for bed. A Sweet and Loving Ending: Discover the one special thing the boy is waiting for before he finally agrees that it’s time for sleeping.